Exotic Incident #269

Incident Date:
03/27/2000
Location:
Murphy, AR - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Rattlesnake
Animal disposition:

Summary:

The former director of the Little Rock Zoo, David Westbrook, was bitten by his “pet” rattlesnake. Mr. Westbrook owns 48 snakes, 6 of which are venomous.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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